Prospective Study of Psychological Morbidity and Illness Perceptions in Young People With Inflammatory Bowel Disease.

Background And Aims: Psychological morbidity is increased in young people with inflammatory bowel disease [IBD]. Illness perceptions may be an important factor. This study aimed to describe the prevalence and severity of psychological morbidity and to examine relationships between baseline illness perceptions and anxiety, depression, and health-related quality of life [HRQoL], at baseline and 12 months later, in 16-21 year olds with IBD.